Fpga Design Engineer

Copello are seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to join a high-technology engineering team on a 6-month contract based in North London. This role will play a key part in the design, debugging, and implementation of VHDL-based FPGA solutions for complex electronic systems, with a strong focus on RADAR and DSP applications. Key Responsibilities * Design, debug, and implement VHDL for FPGA-based systems * Develop and maintain VHDL test benches and test vectors to verify FPGA functionality * Define and analyse requirements from component level through to full system level * Decompose high-level system requirements into implementable FPGA designs * Work on systems containing multiple FPGAs and ensure correct system integration * Use laboratory test equipment such as spectrum analysers, signal processors, and related tools to validate designs * Conduct formal design reviews and contribute to technical decision-making * Produce clear, concise technical documentation throughout the development lifecycle * Ensure designs are delivered on time and within budget constraints Required Experience & Skills * Proven experience in FPGA design using VHDL * Strong background working on multi-FPGA systems * Experience analysing high-level system requirements and translating them into detailed designs * Hands-on experience with lab test equipment (e.g. spectrum analysers, signal processors) * Experience in RADAR and/or DSP applications * Ability to produce robust, well-documented designs under time and budget pressures * Experience conducting and participating in design reviews Desirable * Experience working in safety-critical or high-reliability environments * Familiarity with full product development lifecycles This role will require candidates to have active SC or eligibility for SC. Role is 4 days a week onsite in North London. Position is paying £70 -£80 per hour